Etheridge Shire Council

Etheridge Shire Council ranks 58th of 77 overall in QLD, with sustainability the area most needing attention.

"Georgetown — Savannah Way heritage and Cobbold Gorge"

Queensland · rural council · Pop. 800

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: moderate

Overall Score

46 out of 100

#30 of 41 rural councils in QLD

#58 in Queensland

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability42/100
Community Services47/100
Lifestyle & Amenity48/100
Core Operations49/100

What This Means For You

Among rural councils, Etheridge Shire performs strongest in infrastructure and operations (better than 49% of peers), with room to improve in financial sustainability (currently at the 42th percentile).

What Makes This Place Unique

Georgetown — Savannah Way heritage and Cobbold Gorge

Far north Queensland heritage mining country.

Known For

  • Georgetown
  • Savannah Way
  • Cobbold Gorge
  • Agate fossicking

Living Here

Very small, very remote.

Hidden Gem

Cobbold Gorge — stunning narrow sandstone gorge.